Physician assistants work in physicians' offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings. Most work full time. Physician assistants typically need a master's degree from an accredited educational program. All states require physician assistants to be licensed.
What jobs can you do as a physician assistant?
In general, physician assistants: conduct patient interviews and record medical histories. perform physical exams. counsel patients on preventive health care practices.
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Physician assistants work in:
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Physician assistants work in:
- public and military hospitals.
- community health centres.
- private practice specialty physician offices.
- clinics.
Where are physician assistants most needed?
According to a physician assistant career outlook report on recruiter.com, the five states with the most opportunity for PAs are:
- California.
- New York.
- Pennsylvania.
- Texas.
- North Carolina.
